Retail
“Radical transformation”: Marks & Spencer to close more than 100 stores by 2022
UK retail giant Marks & Spencer is set to close more than 100 of its UK stores by 2022 under a “radical transformation plan”, with t…
Why shipping is a key factor in converting online shoppers in 2018
In a time when shoppers want everything now, e-commerce shipping — how, when and for how much you ship — can be the difference in ge…
Metcash eyes massive Chinese market with JD.com deal
Grocery operator Metcash has teamed up with Chinese retail heavyweight JD.com to launch a Fresh Pantry e-commerce concept store in the Chine…
Toys ‘R’ Us Australia collapses into voluntary administration
The Australian operations of toy retailer Toys ‘R’ Us have been placed into voluntary administration, two months after the decision was …
Treasury is investigating whether Australia should scrap gift card expiry dates altogether
The federal government is giving businesses and consumers until the end of May to share their views on how gift card expiry dates should wor…
The Daily Edited co-founder Alyce Tran on what it’s like when your investor collapses
In March 2017, leather goods brand The Daily Edited (TDE) sold a 30% stake to embattled handbag retailer Oroton for $4.5 million. Earlier th…
RedBalloon’s Naomi Simson: We live in a “have now, pay later” world
The instant gratification offered by payment gateways like Afterpay is the stuff of retail dreams. More than a payment method, it’s a way…
How HelloFresh is growing beyond $200 million in revenue by watching customers closely
Meal kit provider HelloFresh boldly claims it can dominate the Australian fresh food delivery sector for the long run, as it reports its qua…
Innovate your product or follow the leader
“I do think there is a lot of potential if you have a compelling product and people are willing to pay a premium for that” — Elon …
Noni B buys Millers, Katies and more in $31 million acquisition of Speciality Fashion Group brands
Australian fashion retailer Noni B will add five more brands to its stable after purchasing a range of imprints from rival Specialty Fashion…
